Iizuka the Ruthless
Saviors of Kamigawa 104 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 104
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Darrell Riche
- Market price
- $1.29
What it does
Bushido 2 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn.)
2 generic mana red mana, Sacrifice a Samurai: Samurai creatures you control gain double strike until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Iizuka the Ruthless was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set served as the third and final installment in the Kamigawa block, which drew heavy inspiration from Japanese mythology and folklore. The card was designed to function within the set's central 'hand size matters' mechanic, rewarding players for maintaining a specific number of cards in their hand, a strategic departure from the typical aggressive playstyle associated with the Samurai creature type.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his work across many iconic sets in the game's history. Moeller’s illustration depicts the titular character as a fierce, disciplined warrior, embodying the rigid honor and martial aesthetic of the Kamigawa Samurai. While the card is often viewed as a niche inclusion due to its specific tribal requirements, it remains a notable piece of the game's mid-2000s era design, reflecting Wizards of the Coast's ambitious thematic exploration of the Kamigawa plane.
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